Description
Savory Mediterranean hummus crostini brings Mediterranean coastal charm to your appetizer spread. Crisp toasted bread slices topped with silky homemade hummus, fresh herbs, and zesty olive oil create an irresistible bite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 to 2 Italian Bread or French Baguette
Main Ingredients:
- 10–12 ounces (280–340 grams) Hummus (plain or your favorite flavor)
- 6 ounces (170 grams) Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 10 ounces (280 grams) Grape Tomatoes
- 4 Persian Cucumbers, chopped
Seasonings and Finishing Ingredients:
- Olive Oil
- Sea Salt
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to 400°F (204°C), preparing a baking dish for grape tomatoes. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil generously over tomatoes and dust with sea salt, deciding whether to halve or keep them whole.
- Transform bread into precise 1/2-inch (1.27 centimeters) slices, positioning them carefully on a baking sheet. Coat each slice delicately with olive oil to guarantee a crisp, golden exterior during roasting.
- Strategically place tomatoes in the oven for approximately 25 minutes, allowing them to caramelize and intensify their natural sweetness. After 15 minutes, introduce bread slices and bake for an additional 10 minutes until edges transform into a rich golden-brown hue.
- During the roasting process, meticulously dice cucumbers into uniform, bite-sized cubes that will seamlessly complement the crostini’s texture and provide a refreshing crunch.
- Extract the roasted tomatoes and toasted bread from the oven. Artfully arrange bread slices on a serving platter, surrounding them with vibrant bowls of diced cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese, and roasted tomatoes.
- Finish the presentation by positioning a small pitcher of extra virgin olive oil alongside, allowing guests to personalize their Mediterranean crostini with an additional luxurious drizzle.
Notes
- Versatile Prep: Customize tomato roasting by slicing or keeping whole, giving you flexibility in presentation and texture.
- Bread Crisping Tip: Ensure even olive oil coating for perfectly golden, crunchy crostini that elevates the entire dish.
- Timing Strategy: Coordinate baking times for tomatoes and bread, allowing multitasking in the kitchen without compromising quality.
- Serving Flexibility: Create an interactive dining experience by presenting components separately, letting guests build their own Mediterranean-style bites.
- Temperature Control: Maintain precise 400°F oven temperature for optimal roasting of tomatoes and achieving perfect bread crispness.
- Flavor Enhancement: Drizzle extra olive oil at serving to add richness and bring out the fresh Mediterranean ingredients’ vibrant taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg